hard shifting TKO
1. Did you check to see that the driveshaft isn't binding in the tailshaft housing?
2. It sounds like the clutch isn't disengaging enough. While the slight added weight will make it a wee bit tougher to change gears, it shouldn't make one bit of difference if your clutch is setup properly.
Think of it this way- If your clutch isn't disengaging enough, (without the driveshaft) the tranny guts will easily move to whatever position your input shaft is stuck into. Now that you have added the resistance of the rest of the driveline, the clucth isn't 'letting go' enough, so now your fighting both ends.
One quick test you can do is put it in 1st, have someone push in the clutch, then turn the engine by hand (for safety, since you're on stands). Remember to take the parking brake off. With the clutch in, the rear wheels should NOT rotate (in any gear). If it's dragging, it will be hard to turn the engine, or the rear wheels will try to turn.
Good luck!
Jeff
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